Why does chronic, low-grade inflammation often persist in adipose tissue, hindering its resolution?

💡 Explanation

Chronic inflammation persists in adipose tissue because impaired efferocytosis prevents the efficient clearance of apoptotic cells and debris, prolonging inflammatory signaling. This defective process hinders resolution of inflammation; therefore, the inflammation remains chronic, rather than being resolved by typical pathways.

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